DIRECTOR OF EVS & LAUNDRY SERVICES, Senior Living, Carmel. CA

Compass Group

8d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Director of Housekeeping Services & Laundry is responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping Department in a retirement community. The associate in this role will own the department within the established objectives, standards, policies and procedures in the day to day running of the department and execution of the job description with federal, state and local regulations. They will be financially accountable for the environmental service/housekeeping department operating within the approved budget, while providing the Client with the maximum value spent. In addition, the director will cultivate strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the environmental service department with the facility plan of operations.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in related field or related experience required
Five plus years of direct EVS/Housekeeping operational management experience
Excellent customer services skills and experiences
Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys
Experience with P&L accountability highly desirable

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
Minimum of five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a retirement or adult home preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
Contract-managed service experience is desirable

Responsibilities

Maintains an environment that is in sanitary, attractive and in orderly condition
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the department
Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
Maintains the department in an “inspection ready” state at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
Maintains excellent relations with residents, Client and all community departments
Serves on community committees and professional organizations
Ensures that competency in the position is maintained by participating in Community Works and outside training programs, as required
Follows all Client and community policies and procedures
Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team and the department employees at all times
Implements change to the environmental service program that enhances the desirability of the community for current and future residents.? Encourage and nurture associate creativity and innovation with the Community Works program
Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds